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Battle of the billionaires: The Trump connection to an NBL hostile takeover bid
Billionaire NBL owner Larry Kestelman has been urged to step down from the league amid a hostile takeover bid from an Illawarra Hawks owner who has close ties to Donald Trump.
- by Jon Pierik
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Hawks force fifth game decider
The Illawarra Hawks force a fifth game decider in the NBL Championship Series against Melbourne United.
Battered Hawks pull off upset win over United to force NBL title decider
The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the injury-hit Illawarra Hawks pulled off a remarkable 80-71 win over Melbourne United.
- by Shayne Hope
This coach claimed his team was treated differently. He’s under investigation for the third time this season
With his team’s NBL title hopes hanging by a thread against Melbourne United, Justin Tatum claims it’s “blatantly obvious” Illawarra get poorly treated compared to their rivals.
- by Jasper Bruce
If the NBA clubs don’t draft this 211cm tall Australian, the Magpies are ready to swoop
Alex Condon is eyeing a national title with the Florida Gators and then a move to the NBA. But if his basketball career doesn’t work out, he has a handy back-up plan; playing footy for Collingwood.
- by Roy Ward
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Illawarra Hawks level NBL title series against Melbourne United in game-two thriller
Star imports Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell recovered from poor game-one showings to lead the Hawks to a thrilling 102-100 victory at John Cain Arena on Wednesday night.
- by Shayne Hope and Roy Ward
Giddey up: Could Giddey’s Bulls, WNBA superstar Clark play games in Australia?
The New Orleans Pelicans will make a historic trip to Melbourne in October, and Josh Giddey and his Chicago Bulls, and WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark, could be next.
- by Jon Pierik
NBA team revealed for Aussie trip
The NBA has revealed which team it will send to Australia in October to take part in a pair of preseason games against two NBL sides.
New Orleans Pelicans to play NBA exhibition series in Melbourne
The deal between the NBA, the NBL and the Victorian government comes as the NBL collaborates with rap mogul Ice Cube to promote his Big3 basketball league.
- by Jon Pierik and Chip Le Grand
LeBron blows up at Stephen A. Smith
The Lakers star took it upon himself to confront the media personality at a recent game over comments made about his son.
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